Name:
Petroleum Ether 100/120
Synonym:
Ligroine; Refined solven
CAS:
108-87-2
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Petroleum Ether 100/120
Synonym:Ligroine; Refined solven
Synonym:Ligroine; Refined solven
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 108-87-2 | Methylcyclohexane | 10.0 | 203-624-3 |
| Hazard Symbols: XN F N Risk Phrases: 11 38 50/53 65 67 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Highly flammable. Irritating to skin. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation.
Skin:
Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause irritation and/or dermatitis. Exposure may cause irritation characterized by redness, dryness, and inflammation.
Ingestion:
Aspiration hazard. Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement, followed by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to respiratory failure.
Aspiration of material into the lungs may cause chemical pneumonitis, which may be fatal.
Inhalation:
Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. High vapor concentrations may cause drowsiness.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis.
Highly flammable. Irritating to skin. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation.
Skin:
Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause irritation and/or dermatitis. Exposure may cause irritation characterized by redness, dryness, and inflammation.
Ingestion:
Aspiration hazard. Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement, followed by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to respiratory failure.
Aspiration of material into the lungs may cause chemical pneumonitis, which may be fatal.
Inhalation:
Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. High vapor concentrations may cause drowsiness.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask.
Notes to Physician:
Skin:
Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask.
Notes to Physician:
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air.
Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Vapor may cause flash fire. Water may be ineffective. Material is lighter than water and a fire may be spread by the use of water. Containers may explode in the heat of a fire.
Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas. Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flame.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. Water may be ineffective. This material is lighter than water and insoluble in water. The fire could easily be spread by the use of water in an area where the water cannot be contained. Do NOT use straight streams of water. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out.
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air.
Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Vapor may cause flash fire. Water may be ineffective. Material is lighter than water and a fire may be spread by the use of water. Containers may explode in the heat of a fire.
Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas. Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flame.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. Water may be ineffective. This material is lighter than water and insoluble in water. The fire could easily be spread by the use of water in an area where the water cannot be contained. Do NOT use straight streams of water. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Remove all sources of ignition. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Water spray may reduce vapor but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Remove all sources of ignition. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Water spray may reduce vapor but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well-ventilated area.
Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Prevent build up of vapors to explosive concentration. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Flammables-area.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well-ventilated area.
Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Prevent build up of vapors to explosive concentration. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Flammables-area.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits CAS# 108-87-2: United States OSHA: 500 ppm TWA; 2000 mg/m3 TWA Belgium - TWA: 400 ppm VLE; 1633 mg/m3 VLE France - VME: 400 ppm VME; 1600 mg/m3 VME Germany: 200 ppm TWA; 810 mg/m3 TWA Japan: 400 ppm OEL; 1600 mg/m3 OEL Malaysia: 400 ppm TWA; 1610 mg/m3 TWA Netherlands: 400 ppm MAC; 1600 mg/m3 MAC Russia: 50 mg/m3 TWA Spain: 400 ppm VLA-ED; 1630 mg/m3 VLA-ED CAS# 111-65-9: United States OSHA: 500 ppm TWA; 2350 mg/m3 TWA Belgium - TWA: 300 ppm VLE; 1420 mg/m3 VLE Belgium - STEL: 375 ppm VLE; 1775 mg/m3 VLE France - VME: 300 ppm VME; 1450 mg/m3 VME Germany: 500 ppm TWA; 2400 mg/m3 TWA Japan: 300 ppm OEL; 1400 mg/m3 OEL Malaysia: 300 ppm TWA; 11400 mg/m3 TWA Netherlands: 300 ppm MAC; 1450 mg/m3 MAC Spain: 300 ppm VLA-ED; 1420 mg/m3 VLA-ED CAS# 142-82-5: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 500 ppm TWA United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 1500 ppm STEL United States OSHA: 500 ppm TWA; 2000 mg/m3 TWA Belgium - TWA: 400 ppm VLE; 1664 mg/m3 VLE Belgium - STEL: 500 ppm VLE; 2085 mg/m3 VLE France - VME: 400 ppm VME; 1600 mg/m3 VME Germany: 500 ppm TWA; 2100 mg/m3 TWA Japan: 200 ppm OEL; 820 mg/m3 OEL Malaysia: 400 ppm TWA; 1640 mg/m3 TWA Netherlands: 400 ppm STEL; 1600 mg/m3 STEL Netherlands: 300 ppm MAC; 1200 mg/m3 MAC Spain: 500 ppm VLA-ED; 2085 mg/m3 VLA-ED Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits CAS# 108-87-2: United States OSHA: 500 ppm TWA; 2000 mg/m3 TWA Belgium - TWA: 400 ppm VLE; 1633 mg/m3 VLE France - VME: 400 ppm VME; 1600 mg/m3 VME Germany: 200 ppm TWA; 810 mg/m3 TWA Japan: 400 ppm OEL; 1600 mg/m3 OEL Malaysia: 400 ppm TWA; 1610 mg/m3 TWA Netherlands: 400 ppm MAC; 1600 mg/m3 MAC Russia: 50 mg/m3 TWA Spain: 400 ppm VLA-ED; 1630 mg/m3 VLA-ED CAS# 111-65-9: United States OSHA: 500 ppm TWA; 2350 mg/m3 TWA Belgium - TWA: 300 ppm VLE; 1420 mg/m3 VLE Belgium - STEL: 375 ppm VLE; 1775 mg/m3 VLE France - VME: 300 ppm VME; 1450 mg/m3 VME Germany: 500 ppm TWA; 2400 mg/m3 TWA Japan: 300 ppm OEL; 1400 mg/m3 OEL Malaysia: 300 ppm TWA; 11400 mg/m3 TWA Netherlands: 300 ppm MAC; 1450 mg/m3 MAC Spain: 300 ppm VLA-ED; 1420 mg/m3 VLA-ED CAS# 142-82-5: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 500 ppm TWA United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 1500 ppm STEL United States OSHA: 500 ppm TWA; 2000 mg/m3 TWA Belgium - TWA: 400 ppm VLE; 1664 mg/m3 VLE Belgium - STEL: 500 ppm VLE; 2085 mg/m3 VLE France - VME: 400 ppm VME; 1600 mg/m3 VME Germany: 500 ppm TWA; 2100 mg/m3 TWA Japan: 200 ppm OEL; 820 mg/m3 OEL Malaysia: 400 ppm TWA; 1640 mg/m3 TWA Netherlands: 400 ppm STEL; 1600 mg/m3 STEL Netherlands: 300 ppm MAC; 1200 mg/m3 MAC Spain: 500 ppm VLA-ED; 2085 mg/m3 VLA-ED Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Liquid
Color: clear,colorless
Odor: Mild paraffinic
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 45 hPa
Viscosity: 0.8 mm2/s
Boiling Point: 100-125C
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: 250 deg C ( 482.00 deg F)
Flash Point: 2 deg C ( 35.60 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: 0.8 VOL %
Explosion Limits, upper: 8.0 VOL %
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water:
Specific Gravity/Density: 0.735
Molecular Formula:
Molecular Weight:
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, ignition sources, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Acids (mineral, oxidizing, e.g. chromic acid, hypochlorous acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid), oxidizing agents (strong, e.g. bromine, hydrogen peroxide, nitrogen dioxide, potassium nitrate), water reactive substances (e.g. acetic anyhdride, alkyl aluminum chloride, calcium carbide, ethyl dichlorosilane).
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, ignition sources, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Acids (mineral, oxidizing, e.g. chromic acid, hypochlorous acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid), oxidizing agents (strong, e.g. bromine, hydrogen peroxide, nitrogen dioxide, potassium nitrate), water reactive substances (e.g. acetic anyhdride, alkyl aluminum chloride, calcium carbide, ethyl dichlorosilane).
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 108-87-2: GV6125000 CAS# 111-65-9: RG8400000 CAS# 142-82-5: MI7700000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 108-87-2: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 uL/24H Mild; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 uL/24H Mild; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 36900 mg/m3/2H; Inhalation, rabbit: LC50 = 15227 ppm/1H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1.2 gm/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = >3200 mg/kg.
CAS# 111-65-9: Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 118 gm/m3/4H.
CAS# 142-82-5: Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 103 gm/m3/4H.
Carcinogenicity:
Methylcyclohexane - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Octane - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Heptane - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 108-87-2: GV6125000 CAS# 111-65-9: RG8400000 CAS# 142-82-5: MI7700000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 108-87-2: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 uL/24H Mild; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 uL/24H Mild; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 36900 mg/m3/2H; Inhalation, rabbit: LC50 = 15227 ppm/1H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1.2 gm/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = >3200 mg/kg.
CAS# 111-65-9: Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 118 gm/m3/4H.
CAS# 142-82-5: Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 103 gm/m3/4H.
Carcinogenicity:
Methylcyclohexane - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Octane - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Heptane - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
Not available low potential to affect aquatic organisms, secondary waste treatment microorganisms and the germination of some plants.
It has a moderate potential to affect the germination and growth of some plants.
Not available low potential to affect aquatic organisms, secondary waste treatment microorganisms and the germination of some plants.
It has a moderate potential to affect the germination and growth of some plants.
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before returning for recycling.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Shipping Name: Petroleum distillates, n.o.s
Hazard Class: 3
UN Number: 1268
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: PETROLEUM DISTILLATES, N.O.S
Hazard Class: 3
UN Number: 1268
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: PETROLEUM DISTILLATES, NOS
Hazard Class: 3
UN Number: 1268
Packing group: II
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN F N
Risk Phrases:
R 11 Highly flammable.
R 38 Irritating to skin.
R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R 65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
R 67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Safety Phrases:
S 9 Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No
smoking.
S 29 Do not empty into drains.
S 33 Take precautionary measures against static
discharges.
S 60 This material and its container must be
disposed of as hazardous waste.
S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to
special instructions/safety data sheets.
S 62 If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek
medical advice immediately and show this container or
label.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
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CAS# 111-65-9: 1
CAS# 142-82-5: 1
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